Friday,Saturday,Sunday 21, 22, 21,22,23 October:
We were so impressed with the "Police Paddocks" that we returned for another three days. We used the clear creek water for washing and also to fill our tanks for showering.
We were so impressed with the "Police Paddocks" that we returned for another three days. We used the clear creek water for washing and also to fill our tanks for showering.
We visited All Saints Winery, where we sampled cheeses and wines, purchasing a variety of products items.
While there, we had lunches in Rutherglen and on Sunday enjoyed lunch at Vahalla Wines, where we had wood-fired pizzas with a bottle of cold Mascato overlooking the vineyard. We also befriended Graham, who has been visiting this area for twenty-seven years and camping for up to four months at a time. During this period, he has become friends with the landowner of the neighbouring property, who allows him to collect yabbies from his dam, which he uses for bait. One of his secrets to catching Murray Cod is to use Aldi's tasty block cheese.
Monday 24th October:
We were now on our way home. The morning was just beautiful, but by 11 am, we were driving into a severe headwind, which made driving difficult. So, we cut short the day's drive at midday and decided to camp at the caravan park in Junee. We had previously camped there nine years ago. We had lunch at the chocolate and liquorice factory, housed in an old flour mill, and took some of the treats they produce away with us.
Monday 24th October:
We were now on our way home. The morning was just beautiful, but by 11 am, we were driving into a severe headwind, which made driving difficult. So, we cut short the day's drive at midday and decided to camp at the caravan park in Junee. We had previously camped there nine years ago. We had lunch at the chocolate and liquorice factory, housed in an old flour mill, and took some of the treats they produce away with us.
Tuesday 25th October:
We left Junee heading for Ponto Falls #1040, which is situated nineteen kilometres NW of Wellington. The campsite is right beside the Macquarie River. We had heard reports that there may be severe thunderstorms in the area, and considering we would need to navigate a quite steep track out the next morning, I went to see about camping on higher ground. However, after nearly stepping onto a large brown snake, we decided that the river flats were the best spot. We experienced thunder and lightning during the evening, but no hint of rain.
Wednesday 26th October:
We continued through Gulgong, Cassilis, Merriwa, and Denman before spending the night at Broke #206, which is situated in the Hunter Valley wine region west of Cessnock. The camps book describes the site as being next to the river, but it's not possible to see it, and after my effort yesterday with the snake, I was not very interested in making my way through the scrub.
We continued through Gulgong, Cassilis, Merriwa, and Denman before spending the night at Broke #206, which is situated in the Hunter Valley wine region west of Cessnock. The camps book describes the site as being next to the river, but it's not possible to see it, and after my effort yesterday with the snake, I was not very interested in making my way through the scrub.
We spent our final two days camping at Booti Booti National Park, which is just sixteen kilometres south of Forster and located on the coast. We stayed at the "ruins campground" #107.
